Dennis Murphy, former chief administrative officer for the city, has been appointed deputy commissioner of the Department of Labor by Governor Dannel Malloy. Murphy is
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Frightening: Malloy’s Budget Impact
When a governor says spending cuts will take priority over tax hikes, municipal chief executives say pass the whiskey bottle. Governor Malloy, for now at least, is
Read moreErnie Newton’s Political Sea
Ernie Newton, the Moses of his peeps, has a decision to make. Get involved in the special election to fill Chris Caruso’s state rep seat,
Read morePlace Your Bets: Finch’s UB Freakout Meter
Now that Mary-Jane Foster is exploring a mayoral run, what’s the over/under for the next time Mayor Bill Finch spews a meltdown about the University
Read moreLet’s All Retire
Zack Janowski who writes for www.raisinghale.com, a media project of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy, calculates pensions of high-profile state government employees. Gov. Dannel
Read moreFoster Care For Bridgeport: Mary-Jane Foster Forms Exploratory Committee
Mary-Jane Foster, co-founder of the Bridgeport Bluefish and an executive at the University of Bridgeport, filed paperwork today for an exploratory committee as she considers
Read moreThe Party Plantation Owners
When did some of the Democratic party regulars die and come back as plantation owners? They seem to think they have a lock on black primary voters.
Read moreBring On The Political Warfare, Here Comes The Showdown
Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa threw down the gauntlet the other day. He added a line in the sand as well. And, oh, his middle finger too. Be careful
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